I sold my first a4 2000 model year at 347,000 kms and the vehicle looked like a new car. Its going to be all warranty covered during this period, and outside of fairly rare defectsearly failures, you shouldnt have all that much trouble with almost any. My second a4 is a 2006 quattro, looks and drives like a new car as well, currently at 180,000 km. Cars like civics and corollas arent as fancy or as thrilling, but if reliability and maintenance are crucial, then choices like them are among the best. Dec 17, 2019 ive owned three a3 s and every one of them had a broken armrest latch, several broken plastic pieces under the hood. With an incredibly smooth driving experience and its just so much fun to drive. Reliability index is a trading style of warranty direct, a bnp paribas cardif brand. Owners can get locked out of their cars if the door sensor microswitch fails. Introduction the upscale a3 is a compact car produced by germain automaker audi. Read more about the 2006 audi a3 from the automotive experts at motor trend. In terms of audi a3 mpg, fuel economy has improved a bit over the years. They are known to have various problems, definitely not the choice to go for if reliability is your top priority. The audi a3 is one of the most desirable family hatchbacks you can buy. Audi workshop owners manuals and free repair document downloads please select your audi vehicle below.
Being at 27th place, buying an a3 is a solid investment, say family buyers. It did not come with a backup camera, so we had on installed. The engine was a joy to drive and returned acceptable fuel economy. Ive owned three a3s and every one of them had a broken armrest latch, several broken plastic pieces under the hood. Bmwmercedes makes the absolute most sense to two types of buyers. Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 200520 audi a3, and 20062009 audi a4 cabriolet vehicles. The leather interior is beautiful and easy to keep very clean. Audi a3 s3 rs3 reliability by model generation truedelta. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the a3. A3 radiators can prove fragile, with leaks possible after just 18 months. Feb 17, 2016 got my hands on this 2006 audi a3 with manual transmission.
The toyota will be far more reliable over the long term. The removable hatch cover limits how much junk you can pack back there. Look for signs of coolant at the base of the radiator. Consumer reports lists the 2003 a4 as average in reliability. This is my favorite audi, ive owned 6 different audis, but the a4 has the best combination of performance, luxury and reliability. Users ranked 2006 audi a3 against other cars which they droveowned. Audi a3 has an excellent performance, reliability and handling, and a very intuitive mmi media interface thats muchadmired by drivers. Consumer reports and jd power have listed poor reliability of the a4 pre 2006 and do not recommend it as a used vehicle but both sites have shown great improvement in reliability starting in 2007 to the current one. Audi a3 19962003 car reliability index reliability.
Audi a3 quattro reliability 2020 ratings repairpal. Im expecting to daily drive this for the next 3 years and get past 100k miles. Assuming it passes an independent ppi with flying colors and i do proper maintenance, what kind of reliability both electrical and drive train can i. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car.
Bnp paribas cardif limited is a company, registered in england and wales no. Our mechanics son who is a certified audi mechanic himself swears audis are pieces of crap perhaps thats why hes working his dads shop now so he can fix reliable cars and not see the same car owner again and again. The trunk, despite the station wagon like shape is only pretty good. Workshop manual electrical system booklet edition 11. Receiving awards such as the world car of the year in 2014, the south african car of the year in. A relatively povertyspec naturally aspirated hatchback with a manual gearbox, especially when it has the hallowed chassis of the game. The a4 really seems to be audi s best model as far as reliability goes. Audi is not listed in car makers reliability top 10. Audi finished in 16th in the auto express driver power 2019 survey, while the a3 finished 69th out of 100 cars in the survey. Its too bad audis reliability reputation doesnt back up the a3s highquality tactile sensations. Most auto clutch manuals tend toward the jerky side, but the dsgs innovative. Our list of 9 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your audi a3. Standard features on the base car are quite extensive. At the time of writing, this luxurious model has been in production for more than 20years.
But this is because they are far younger models than the eleven and a half year average age of todays car in north america. Get reliability information for the 2006 audi a3 from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Car and driver magazines road test of the 2006 audi a3 2. The turbo diesel produced 103 kw at 4000 revs and 320 nm at 17502500 revs. Navigation system plus a3 2001 a3 1999 a3 2002 a3 2003 a3 2000 a3 1998 a3 1996 a3 8p a3 saloon a3 sportback. Audis quattro allwheel drive system, standard with the v6, was newly optional on the 4cylinder 2. I also know a guy with two 1990ish audi quattros that he likes and even he said his wifes 2006 passat was the biggest piece of sh. Style finish engineering build quality performance reliability i would not consider other of the moment makes such as hyundi and kia which only appear good. It was so impressive, i switched from the manual transmissions ive preferred for 20 years. The 2004 and 2005 models are actually rated very good overall for reliability. My favorite part about this car is the quick acceleration it is nice to have a gassaving turbo charged engine with a lot more power than most.
I wanted to know if this is true based on current audi a4 ownerslessors and do you recommend leasing this vehicle or at the very. Audi a3 complete workshop service repair manual 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012. My second a4 is a 2006 quattro, looks and drives like a. On manual cars, clutch judder suggests the flywheel is falling apart. Audi a3 20032012 car reliability index reliability. Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006 volkswagen passat sedans and wagons, 200520 audi a3, and 2006 2009 audi a4 cabriolet vehicles. Driving enthusiasts are talking about the reliability of the audi a4 b7. All in all, my audi a3 is one hot little hatch, combining safety, quality, reliability. Also, i love the classy look of this hatchback making a hatchback look good is not always easy to do but audi has done it perfectly. With the seats folded split or both sides down, you can carry a lot more. Thats not to say we avoided shifting the sixspeed manual. Got my hands on this 2006 audi a3 with manual transmission. What to look for when buying a audi a3 20 present, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability.
The a3, even though it shares its powertrain and some of its underguts with certain volkswagens, still comes off as an audi with credibility. Audis are fairly expensive cars but worth every penny of the. In 2006 the car was offered with 4 years free maintenance. Cars like civics and corollas arent as fancy or as thrilling, but if reliability and maintenance are. This makes it very quick off the line and continues all the way to the redline. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. The fuel and electrical systems are the only two areas that were rated as having poor reliability. Stick to nonluxury brands, and youll be able to get a vehicle with less complexity and fewer issues to have. I have been driving an acura tl with a 6 speed manual.
Audi workshop and owners manuals free car repair manuals. I love the a3 and have a chance to grab a manual 2006 a3 2. What to look for when buying a audi a3 2014 present, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability. If you click here and scroll down a bit, youll find that both models are tradedin before they reach the industry average. While the frequency of repairs is high, the likelihood of a major issue is low, so you may experience a few more visits to your shop for minor issues. May 11, 2018 the audi a3 is one of the most desirable family hatchbacks you can buy. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, and audis racebred direct shift gearbox dsg is optional. The 2006 audi a3 has been recalled 4 times by nhtsa. Even though it shares its powertrain and some of its underguts with certain volkswagens, our 2006 audi a3 still came off as an audi with credibility.
In terms of reliability, how does an audi a3 stand up. Access your audi a3 2006 owners manual online all car owners manuals, handbooks, guides and more. This a3 still has compact dimensions, but its much larger inside than most people think. Upon deployment of the drivers frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. Apart from the small suspension problem, the car has been trouble free and absolutely reliable. Other than that the car turns right on and rides nice.